St. Marys High School

2330 N Pleasants Highway
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 320 students in grades 9-12, St. Marys High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in WV)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

St. Marys High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

St. Marys High School's student population of 320 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

St. Marys High School ranks within the top 20% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Marys High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WV)
#121 out of 629 schools
(Top 20%)
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30-34%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of St. Marys High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
2%
2%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
98%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
This chart display the diversity score of St. Marys High School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of St. Marys High School and public school graduation rate of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in St. Marys High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Marys High School's ranking?
St. Marys High School is ranked #121 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Marys High School?
The graduation rate of St. Marys High School is 95%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 90%.
How many students attend St. Marys High School?
320 students attend St. Marys High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of St. Marys High School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Marys High School?
St. Marys High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Marys High School offer ?
St. Marys High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Marys High School part of?
St. Marys High School is part of Pleasants County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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